Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Phyllostegia

Species:

Phyllostegia warshaueri

USDA Symbol:

PHWA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Hawaiian forests, prefers natural forest floor conditions